Recording locations

Performers

Recordist

Wachsmann, Klaus, 1907-1984

Description

Item notes: Wachsmann's original recording no.: 54.337. Performer notes: From available documentation: Mr. Isalo on the footed arched harp [kimasa]; 2 rattling sticks as percussion on sound skin of harp, single-skin drum engabe type of low tone, either placed on the ground or across legs of seated drummer; pair of minute Uganda type kettle drums played with two very thin twigs.

Omwami atazuba aherya amagunda (a chief who does not weed his garden has many gardens unweeded) - Klaus Wachsmann Uganda Field Recordings

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